Subtract 49/80 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 49/80
70/60 - 49/80 is 133/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/240 - 147/240 = 280 - 147/240 = 133/240
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